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Europe is breaking its reliance on American science
European governments are starting to rely less on U.S. scientific data, aiming to strengthen their own data collection systems for climate change and weather extremes, according to Reuters interviews.
This move responds to the U.S. government's retreat from scientific research under President Donald Trump's administration, marking a significant shift for Europe.
European officials worry that losing access to critical data will complicate planning for extreme weather and infrastructure investments, as reported by Reuters.
The steps taken by European governments represent a historic break from U.S. leadership in ocean science, according to Craig McLean, who retired in 2022.